Zamir Jafri
Syed Zamir Jafri was a Pakistani poet, [List of Urdu poetry|Urdu humorists|humorist], columnist, and a former military person, known for his contribution to Urdu humorous poetry.
Early life
He was born in Chak Abdul Khaliq, Jhelum, British India. He was the father of professional cricketer Syed Imtanan Zamir and the General Ehtisham Zamir, who served as the head of the Inter-Services Intelligence 's political cell.Career
Jafri was assigned to the Far East during his service in the Pakistan Army Education Corps, where he also took part in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948 and 1965. He retired from the army with the rank of major in 1965.Following his retirement, he became the first director of Public Relations at the Capital Development Authority, the organization responsible for planning and developing Islamabad, Pakistan's newly designated capital. During his tenure of over fifteen years, he played a central role in the naming of the city's roads, residential sectors, and commercial areas.
Subsequently, Jafri held several government and advisory positions, including deputy director-general of the Pakistan National Centre in the Ministry of Information, advisor to the chief commissioner for Afghan Refugees, and chief editor at the Pakistan Academy of Letters.
Poetry
Jafri gained popularity for his satirical and humorous verse, as well as his columns in newspapers and periodicals. Over the course of his career, he authored 78 books of poetry and prose, including Aag Ik Tara, Sar Goshian, Meray Pyar ki Zameen, Musadas Badhali, Nishan-e-Manzil, Bhanwar aur Badban, Ras Mela, Zameeriat, Zameer Zaviye, Mafi-ul-Zameer, Pehchan Ka Lamha, and Zameer Hazir Zameer Ghaib, written in Urdu, Punjabi, and English representing various literary expression.Jafri's works are noted for blending humor with social commentary, making him one of the leading figures in modern Urdu humorous literature.